I spoke to Brian Townsend, Sen Ron Gould Staff Last Tues about the bill. He said witin 2-3 weeks there will be one more read on the bill. So far so good. smoothstroke, you say, "Seems like ADOT is fighting this if I read this correctly". Can you post the link where you read this info? Both the AZ Senate and House Transportation Committies had to Vote on the bill before it could be allowed for voting on the floor. The transportation committies are who write transportation laws for AZ.
I was reading this off your link from april 4. Just sounded like they (adot) were not supporting the idea. Terry
Soooo ??? So what happened with the vote ? Don't leave us hanging. Are they now legal in AZ on city streets or not ? I read this thread 3 times and i am still confused.
It passed in both the house and senate. It has to be read and voted on again because they changed a couple of words in reference to crossing a road with a speed limit in excess of 35 mph. Once it is passed the Govenor needs to sign it. Speculation is it will go into affect in August time frame.
3rd and Final Read! PASSED!!!! AMENDMENTS Floor Amend to Bill - Nelson - passed Then voted.... THIRD READ: DATE AYES NAYS NV EXC EMER AMEND RFE 2/3 VOTE RESULT Vote Detail 05/07/08 35 20 5 0 Y PASSED!!!!! Ed Ableser N Olivia Cajero Bedford N David Bradley N Chad Campbell N Steve M. Gallardo N Ben R. Miranda N Phil Lopes N Linda Lopez N David Lujan N Martha Garcia N Nancy Young Wright N Tom Prezelski N Lynne Pancrazi N Pete Rios N David Schapira N Kyrsten Sinema N Albert Tom N Theresa Ulmer N Robert Meza N 19 No's Kirk Adams NV Cloves C. Campbell, Jr. NV Rich Crandall NV Tom Chabin NV Bill Konopnicki NV 5 NO VOTE Manuel V. Alvarez Y Mark Anderson Y Ray Barnes Y Nancy K. Barto Y Andy Biggs Y Tom Boone Y Jack A. Brown Y Judy M. Burges Y Jennifer J. Burns Y Doug Clark Y Sam Crump Y Mark DeSimone Y Adam Driggs Y Steve Farley N Eddie Farnsworth Y Trish Groe Y Pete Hershberger Y John Kavanagh Y Lucy Mason Y Marian McClure Y John McComish Y Barbara McGuire Y Nancy McLain Y Rick Murphy Y John B. Nelson Y Warde V. Nichols Y Jonathan Paton Y Russell K. Pearce Y Michele Reagan Y Bob Robson Y Bob Stump Y Jackie Thrasher Y Andrew M. Tobin Y Jerry Weiers Y Steven B. Yarbrough Y Jim Weiers Y Total YES 36 Now I think it go's before the GOV to Sign into law!!!!
Thanks Hey Stevert, Either way it go's. I would like to thank you for all your work on this. Thank You! Terry
Here we are with the bill The house voted and passed the bill. However they changed 2 words in the bill the required the Senate to re-vote on the bill's changes. They approved the changes and Passed the bill! Sen Ron Gould Emailed Me and said it's on it's way to the Gov to sign into LAW! The gov can veto the bill then the AZ LEG can re vote a 2/3 vote to pass it into law, but I don't see why the gov wouldn't just sign it into Law.... ALMOST THERE!!!!!! Steve
November 1 here in Oklahoma I hear everything has passed and Nov 1 we will be able to tag these trucks here. I can't wait. There is so much more interest here now everyone hears about tagging them. Wish all states would do this.
Spdracr, Oklahoma is also passing Law to allow Street use Nov1,08? Very Nice! The PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN!
Gas Prices Maybe with the price of fuel skyrocketing some of these legislatures will get there act together like AZ and OK have.
i sure hope so. i was just on my way home and saw 87 for $3.90 a gallon. i therw up in my mouth a little.
Senate Vote History SENATE FINAL READ: DATE AYES NAYS NV EXC EMER RFE 2/3 VOTE RESULT Vote Detail 06/03/08 10 16 4 0 Bill FAILED (NON VOTE) Albert Hale NV 3 Read Albert Hale NV SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Jake Flake NV SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Jake Flake NV 3 Read _________________________________________________________________ (Solid No Votes) Barbara Leff N SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Barbara Leff N 3 Read Debbie McCune Davis N SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Debbie McCune Davis N 3 Read Jorge Luis Garcia N SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Jorge Luis Garcia N 3 Read Leah Landrum Taylor N 3 Read Leah Landrum Taylor N SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Meg Burton Cahill N SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Meg Burton Cahill N 3 Read Marsha Arzberger N SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Marsha Arzberger N 3 Read Richard Miranda N 3 Read Richard Miranda N SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Paula Aboud N 3 Read Paula Aboud N SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ _________________________________________________________________ (YES TO NO VOTE) Amanda Aguirre N SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Amanda Aguirre Y 3 Read Ken Cheuvront N SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Ken Cheuvront Y 3 Read Linda Gray N SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Linda Gray Y 3 Read Jack W. Harper N SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Jack W. Harper Y 3 Read Ron Gould N SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Ron Gould Y 3 Read Ron Gould Y COMMITTEE vote ________________________________________________________________ (NON VOTE TO NO VOTE) Rebecca Rios N SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Rebecca Rios NV 3 Read Rebecca Rios NV COMMITTEE vote Tom O'Halleran N SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Tom O'Halleran Y 3 Read Carolyn S. Allen N SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Carolyn S. Allen NV 3 Read _________________________________________________________________ (NO VOTE TO NON VOTE) Charlene Pesquiera N 3 Read Charlene Pesquiera NV SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ ________________________________________________________________ (YES VOTE) Chuck Gray Y SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Chuck Gray Y 3 Read Jay Tibshraeny Y SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Jay Tibshraeny Y 3 Read Jim Waring Y 3 Read Jim Waring Y SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ John Huppenthal Y 3 Read John Huppenthal Y SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Karen Johnson Y 3 Read Karen Johnson Y SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Pamela Gorman Y SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Pamela Gorman Y COMMITTEE vote Pamela Gorman Y3 Read Robert "Bob" Burns Y 3 Read Robert "Bob" Burns Y SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Robert Blendu Y 3 Read Robert Blendu Y SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Robert Blendu Y COMMITTEE vote Thayer Verschoor Y SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Thayer Verschoor Y3 Read Timothy S. Bee Y 3 Read Timothy S. Bee Y SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ ________________________________________________________________ (YES TO NON VOTE) Victor Soltero NV SENATE CONCURRENCE FINAL READ Victor Soltero Y COMMITTEE vote Victor Soltero Y 3 Read
These are all the people that voted no on SB1464!!! Write, Call, Fax, Email these people asking why they didn't vote yes on 50mpg transportation when we are currently at $4.25 per gallon!!!!! Final Read in the Senate; however, Senator Gould, last minute switched his vote from yes to no which will allow him to bring this bill up for reconsideration, per Senate Rules. A suggestionfor the passage of this bill would be for you to call all of the "Nays" seeing if they will reconsider their votes. I have provided you with the phone numbers for the "No voters". THANKS to "Bruce from Tucson" for the info! NAY VOTERS Albert Hale ahale@azleg.gov 602-926-4323 FAX 417-3260 2nd District - Flagstaff - Navajo County & Apache County Amanda Aguirre aaguirre@azleg.gov 602-926-4139 FAX417-3184 24th District - Yuma County - La Paz County South Barbara Leff bleff@azleg.gov 602-926-4486 FAX417-3270 - 11th District - Phoenix East - Paradise Valley Carolyn S. Allen callen@azleg.gov 602-926-4480 FAX417-3155 8th District - Phoenix North-East - Scottsdale Charlene Pesquiera cpesquiera@azleg.gov 602-926-4326 FAX417-3259 26th District - Oro Valley - Catalina (Tucson North) Debbie McCune Davis dmccunedavis@azleg.gov 602-926-4485 FAX926-3429 - 14th District - Phoenix South Central Jack W. Harper jharper@azleg.gov 602-926-4178 FAX417-3154 - 4th District - Yavapai County South - Maricopa County North Jake Flake jflake@azleg.gov 602-926-5219 FAX417-3224 5th District - Gila County - Snowflake Jorge Luis Garcia jgarcia@azleg.gov 602-926-4171 FAX 417-3262 - 27th District Tucson West - Three Points Ken Cheuvront kcheuvront@azleg.gov 602-926-5325 FAX 417-3249 - 15th District - Phoenix South-East Central Leah Landrum Taylor llandrumtaylor@azleg.gov 602-926-3830 FAX417-3148 - 16th District - Phoenix South - Guadalupe Linda Gray lgray@azleg.gov 602-926-3376 4FAX17-3253 - 10th District - Phoenix North Central - Glendale Marsha Arzberger marzberger@azleg.gov 602-926-4321 FAX417-3146 - 25th District Pima County West - Cochise County Meg Burton Cahill mburtoncahill@azleg.gov 602-926-4124 FAX417-3017 - 17th District - Phoenix South-East - Tempe Paula Aboud paboud@azleg.gov 602-926-5262 FAX926-3429 District 28th District - Tucson North Rebecca Rios rrios@azleg.gov 602-926-5685 FAX417-3167 - 23rd District - Pinal County Richard Miranda rmiranda@azleg.gov 602-926-5911 FAX417-3171 - 13th District - Phoenix South-West - Tolleson Ron Gould rgould@azleg.gov 602-926-4138 FAX417-3265 - 3rd District - Mohave County - La Paz County N. Tom O'Halleran tohalleran@azleg.gov 602-926-5584 FAX417-3101 - 1st District - Prescott - Coconino County DISTRICTS THAT VOTED YES 6th District - Phoenix North - Cave Creek 7th District - Phoenix North-North-East - Carefree 9th District - Phoenix North-West - Sun City - Peoria 12th District - Phoenix West - Litchfield Park 18th District - Mesa West (South-East outside Phoenix) 19th District - Mesa East (South-East outside Phoenix) 20th District - Phoenix South - Chandler West 21st District - Chandler - Queen Creek (South-East Phoenix) 22nd District - Gilbert - Mesa South - Gold Camp 29th District - Tucson 30th District - Green Valley ( Tucson Sth et East)
MESSAGE I SENT TO ALL PEOPLE THAT VOTED NO!!! Message Subject: AZ Resident Please Help! SB1464 was a bill that would allow a vehicle mini truck that is similar to vehicles currently and legally on the road today in AZ. The only difference is that they also have Air Conditioning and get 50mpg!!!! In addition, NO MODIFICATIONS were required to get these mini trucks up to DOT and emission standards as they come equipped. Sadly, people will use legal, non Air conditioned vehicles for alternative, economical means of transportation will ride in hot harsh conditions due to your no vote! On the road in my city, many people use these vehicles for other means of transportation safely to include of PD, Sheriffs DP, City Maintenance, and the Fire Dept. It would have been nice to let them enjoy air conditioning @ 50mpg! The Environment would have been better off too!!! A 660cc motor puts out 1/10th the emissions my Nissan Titan 5.6L motor puts out as I need to drive a truck for work! Many in my city have been fallowing this bill as well as mini truck forums and state off road organizations with Everyone that Voted YES and those that voted NO. See for yourself at http://www.minitrucktalk.com/showthread.php?p=12889#post12889 Please reconsider your vote! Many people will be getting the word out! Please Help us! Thank You!
Friggin Politics! Stevert, Wrote to my Senator, Mr. Harper. Asked him to explain his no vote to me. Asked him to explain why you can tag a Tom Car or a Golf cart but not a mini truck. Will wait and see if I get a reply. Was looking good up until the end there. What are your chances of getting another vote on this? Terry
Sen Harper wrote and said He is VOTING YES on the BILL. RON GOULD said IT was a political strategy to vote no. The Reconcideration Vote was a success! By writing to the Sen's... There was influence on No to YES Votes!!!!! So for those that Emailed, GOOD JOB!!!!! We NEED TO WRITE THESE PEOPLE THAT VOTE NO & urge them to PLEASE VOTE YES!!!! Explane why in we need a yes vote ie. 50mpg at $4.30 per Gallon. We need help! Write in Guys!! Show these Sen's that there ARE PEOPLE watching!!!! Albert Hale ahale@azleg.gov 602-926-4323 FAX 417-3260 2nd District - Flagstaff - Navajo County & Apache County Amanda Aguirre aaguirre@azleg.gov 602-926-4139 FAX417-3184 24th District - Yuma County - La Paz County South Barbara Leff bleff@azleg.gov 602-926-4486 FAX417-3270 - 11th District - Phoenix East - Paradise Valley Carolyn S. Allen callen@azleg.gov 602-926-4480 FAX417-3155 8th District - Phoenix North-East - Scottsdale Charlene Pesquiera cpesquiera@azleg.gov 602-926-4326 FAX417-3259 26th District - Oro Valley - Catalina (Tucson North) Debbie McCune Davis dmccunedavis@azleg.gov 602-926-4485 FAX926-3429 - 14th District - Phoenix South Central Jack W. Harper jharper@azleg.gov 602-926-4178 FAX417-3154 - 4th District - Yavapai County South - Maricopa County North Jake Flake jflake@azleg.gov 602-926-5219 FAX417-3224 5th District - Gila County - Snowflake Jorge Luis Garcia jgarcia@azleg.gov 602-926-4171 FAX 417-3262 - 27th District Tucson West - Three Points Ken Cheuvront kcheuvront@azleg.gov 602-926-5325 FAX 417-3249 - 15th District - Phoenix South-East Central Leah Landrum Taylor llandrumtaylor@azleg.gov 602-926-3830 FAX417-3148 - 16th District - Phoenix South - Guadalupe Linda Gray lgray@azleg.gov 602-926-3376 4FAX17-3253 - 10th District - Phoenix North Central - Glendale Marsha Arzberger marzberger@azleg.gov 602-926-4321 FAX417-3146 - 25th District Pima County West - Cochise County Meg Burton Cahill mburtoncahill@azleg.gov 602-926-4124 FAX417-3017 - 17th District - Phoenix South-East - Tempe Paula Aboud paboud@azleg.gov 602-926-5262 FAX926-3429 District 28th District - Tucson North Rebecca Rios rrios@azleg.gov 602-926-5685 FAX417-3167 - 23rd District - Pinal County Richard Miranda rmiranda@azleg.gov 602-926-5911 FAX417-3171 - 13th District - Phoenix South-West - Tolleson Ron Gould rgould@azleg.gov 602-926-4138 FAX417-3265 - 3rd District - Mohave County - La Paz County N. Tom O'Halleran tohalleran@azleg.gov 602-926-5584 FAX417-3101 - 1st District - Prescott - Coconino County
Terry... If this fails session, Sen Ron Gould said we will be back a square 1. We well have to re-introduce this bill next session. So far however, things are still ok. Just get the word out to these guys and EMAIL the Heck out of them!!!!! Tell your friends and family to do you a favor and email these guys!!! Email, Email, Email Today! Call Call, Call Yesterday/TODAY! Kick up the dust on this one so it's in there face when call to vote arrives, They will remember SB1464 was a hot topic needing a Yes vote! Steve
Emailed Steve, I sent them all an email individualy so they would know I took time out of my busy day to write each of them seperately. I hope they will consider the importance of this to so many people in thier communities. Hopefully all of us folks from AZ here on the forum will take time to write our Representatives. Good Luck Terry
I got info from Sen Ron Goulds people that the ADEQ at (602) 771-2301 or (800) 234-5677 are asking about emmission air quality on these trucks. It may hamper votes he said. I told hime that these trucks come with catalytic converters. I told Ron's people that I will have one smog inspected. I live in Lake Havasu City AZ and we don't require smog so there are no smog stations in my area. I can trailer one 120miles to a smog station away but would rather find somone in an area that has smog stations in there are.... So if anyone out there in AZ or in any other state has a chance to take one near where they live and get there truck smog inspected, I will pay you for the smog and gas! Pleas elet me know. Steve (928) 505-8378
i had mine tested in my pursuit of registration before it was kicked back, let me know what info you want off the cert. maybe i can get it scanned and put into the computer for you to have all the info, the best part? my truck is OBD II compliant which means their computers plug right into it to read all the dirty details it passed with flying colors
My long time friend hosts a talk raido show on Sun nights here in Phx on AM raido 1100. Sen Ron Goulds was to be on the show last sun, but was a no show.. I talked, and emailed this link to my friend about this bill... .. My friend say yes.. email or call all the voting parties. My lil Daihatsu. is street legal here in Phx, Az.. maybe the only one..... it passed emmissions. Chris..
LawnGasCaulk & topherztoyz... My Email is STEVERT@Frontiernet.Net My Fax is (928) 855-6515 Phone (928) 505-8378 Or Fax/Email Jack W. Harper jharper@azleg.gov 602-926-4178 FAX 602-417-3154 Ron Gould rgould@azleg.gov 602-926-4138 FAX 602-417-3265 Can you email or fax my what you got? I am taking two trucks to NEEDLE CA for Ca State Smog Check Sat 7 June. I spoke to the Smog station & they were very pleased to help and are also interested in if AZ has any luck with the MVD/DOT. If there is anyone out there that has a smog certificate and would be willing to send a copy my way from any state, it would be good ammunition against the difficult AZ MVD and the ADEQ!!!! Steve....
steve, i've got networking and server problems i'm working through at the house, monday i'll get the design crew at work to scan my certs into the computer with the big super duper hi resolution scanner and send you a copy...
LawnGasCaulk Thank You! It will Really help me with this issue! LawnGasCaulk, I just got a nice letter back from Sen Jack Flake. "Mr. Astorga: Not sure where you got your information on my vote on SB1464, but, unfortunately, I was out of state when this bill was voted the first time in March. When it came for final vote on June 3, I was at home after having just been thrown from a horse and breaking 8 ribs. The vote notation is marked with 3 categories -- AYES, NAYS, NV (not voting). I was marked in the last category. I have looked over the bill and see no reason that I would not have supported it. I note that a motion to reconsider has been made. If, at all, possible I will be available for the reconsideration and will support this legislation. Thank you for contacting me. Jake Flake" Cool People!
Well Today I went to Needles Ca to smog my 2002 Suzuki Carry. The OBD port however would not link with the Stations computer. No big deal. The tech said the truck did excellent! @ 900rpm/2500rpm %Co2 15.4/15.1 %o2 0.1/0.2 HC Max 100/170 Ave 17/13 Meas 38/32 Co% Max 1.0/1.0 Ave 0.00/0.10 Meas 0.00/0.03 I don’t know what all that means but I’m sure the EPA/ADEQ of AZ won’t have any concerns after this! The Biggest Gov agency against Mini Trucks that but restrictor plates due to environmental concerns. Did they ever SMOG one is my question!!!!! I think the next fight should be with the EPA on these trucks, clean, environmental performance! Anyhow, does anyone else have a smog one there truck they can email me or fax? (928) 855-6515 or SteveRT@Frontiernet.Net I wish to send Sen Ron Gould for Senate Ammunition! Steve (928) 505-8378
Steve, I applaud your efforts! ...this is a great thread to read. I've been busy and hadn't scanned the forum in a couple months. I really hope this passes in AZ. Is it true that OK made them street legal? I have spoken to a couple of customers in OK and they said they were legal on the streets now! Really hope this catches on in Texas. I bet we get a dozen people email or call everyday asking if they can drive Mini's on the streets. Keep us posted!!! Thanks, Colin
I live in Oklahoma and haven't seen any on the street yet. I was told the law goes into affect on 1 Nov. I waiting and ready to put the plates on it once they figure out what paperwork needs to be done to get a plate.
will be legal in OK nov 1st. bill has been signed. there is a link to it here somewhere. i think its bill 1998 but im not sure.
Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 7:58 PM To: Meg Burton Cahill Subject: SB1464 Venture Truck SB1464 Venture Truck It makes no sense why you would vote NO!!! I smog tested one of my trucks today and it PASSED with flying colors according to the smog tech who stated, “Excellent Results!” The People of Oklahoma had there version on Mini truck road use singed into law 30 April 2008 and takes effect 1 Nov 2008!!! See for yourself! http://www.sos.state.ok.us/documents/Legislation/51st/2008/2R/SB/1998.pdf Why would you vote no on a vehicle that will help us out at the pump getting 50mpg, passes smog inspection and has Air Conditioning and DOT Stickerd Windshields!!! Currently there are Yamaha Rhinos, Polaris Rangers and Kawasaki Mules on the road today with MV plates that HAVE NO SMOG EQUIPMENT, Plexiglass, non DOT approved windshields and no Air Conditioning or Heat!!! Yet you resist. Why do you vote no? ----- Original Message ----- From: Meg Burton Cahill Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 11:58 AM Subject: RE: SB1464 Venture Truck This is the information which Senator Meg based her NO vote on: Venture trucks are Japanese mini-trucks manufactured before 1999, which are currently imported into the US as agricultural equipment. As such, they bypass the USDOT and EPA inspections. Concerns are as follows: -They do not meet USDOT safety standards.* -There are no ownership documents (neither title nor manufacturer certificate of origin). -They do not have VIN plates. -The potential for pollution is quite high; they likely cannot pass emissions standards in Maricopa, Pima and portions of Pinal counties. -They have relatively high mileage for such small engines (usually 30,000 to 50,000 miles). All of the large dealers in these vehicles display warnings on their websites that these are farm vehicles, not intended for road or highway usage. Only three states have classifications for these vehicles, and all three states classify them as off-highway slow-moving vehicles. Final best practice recommendations to states will not be available until next year, but working group members are leaning toward recommending that states not title or register these vehicles. *Under SB 1464, these vehicles are exempt from insurance, safety glass and mud flap requirements. Tita N. Triphahn Assistant to Senator Meg Burton-Cahill District 17 1700 W. Washington Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 926-5896 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Answer Back to Sen Burton Cahill 9June08 SB1464!!! Facts that you should know about before incorrectly vote!!! What or who are you protecting? What public has come out in protest against these trucks? 1. These Japanese truck years imported are 1990-2007 2. Imported as an offroad farm vehicle? The STATE of AZ allows Offroad vehicles that meet equipment guidelines to be used onroad. These are the same types of vehicles that City fire, PD and city maintenance use EXCEPT THESE trucks "HAVE" Smog controls, DOT GLASS, and AIR CONDITIONING!!! So you say to these people, No chance for AC in the hot summer months. Our CITY FIRE chief Chip Sholisky stated he has interest in these vehicles for his crew! 3. No vin "Plate"? Nor do the ATC's, UTV's currently allowed on the road today. The People do want these vehicles! Why do you resist? 50mpg w/AC! 4. Not likely to pass smog? What evidence do you have? Is this how you represent us? Decisions based on rumors? THEY DO PASS SMOG! I have the smog paperwork to prove they out smog the majority of vehicles on the road today! I can Fax, E-mail you or even hand deliver them personally! 5. UTV's (Rhino's, Rangers, ATV's ect) currently on the road ARE WITHOUT SMOG EQUIPMENT! The mini trucks HAVE smog equipment! 6. High mileage? They come 6,000 to 40,000 on average. This is no different than the used Japanese 36,000 motors that the EPA allows. What's the difference? Why is it a problem? 7. Dealer web site warnings are because the EPA and there state law disallows them otherwise for street use. The truth is that ALL DEALERS would allow them to be street legal! Ask for yourself! The Dealers don't want trouble from the law if there are no laws that support street use. That is why they post warnings! There are dealers that have been investigated (Online Dealer accounts) by whistle blowers interested parties that do not want these trucks here for fear of competition! It is a money issue! Though not serving the publics interest is bad politics! 8.Not intended for Street use? All UTV's, ATV's, Buggies STATE not intended for street use! Yet there on the street today thanks to our state congress! 9. Three State Classifies these vehicles as slow moving? The state of OK signed into law Apr1,08 normal access to street use. N/S Dakota allow norm highway use as well. Only the state of TX classifies them as Slow moving vehicles. 10. Exceptions from a. Insurance, b. Safety glass or c. mud flaps? a. Financial liability is a risk one takes if they cause an accident that dose not wave there personal liability to damages caused! Most like myself WOULD get insurance! Is nice if we had the choice though. b. Did you know ALL MINI trucks come with "DOT STAMPED" safety glass??? All of them! c. Mud flaps? You need to look closer at all the UTV's and ATC's on the road today, for that matter, many 4x4's! Is this really why you would vote no? ALL MINI TRUCKS HAVE MUDFLAPS INSTALLED!!! Please Reconsider you vote! I will post your reply to the masses that are watching.. Please be better informed on issues that you vote on! Steve (928) 505-8378